Circular knitting

A tube knitted on a circular needle

Circular knitting or knitting in the round is a form of knitting that creates a seamless tube. It is done with circular or double-pointed needles. Socks, mittens, and sweaters can be made with circular knitting.

Circular Knitting Media

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  Four double pointed knitting needles.

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  Knitting on double points.

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  Magic Loop knitting on one circular needle.

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  The earliest image of circular knitting, from the 15th century AD.

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  Minimal spool knitting frame

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  Fingerless gloves being knitted on a 12-peg frame

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  Knitting a tuque (hat) on a larger frame

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  Oblong frame for circular knitting

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  Narrow hand-cranked spool knitting machine